About Us
Skylight Psychiatry is a CQC-regulated, Consultant-led, NHS-Contracted multidisciplinary service for adults.
Our vision
is to create a society where neurodiversity is celebrated, supported and understood.
Our Mission
is to become technologically advanced, eco-friendly leaders in the industry.
We empower
our service users to be in control of their care, treatment plans and decisions
We involve
family members/carers as appropriate to deliver holistic and person-centered assessments and treatment
We strive for excellence
through our high-quality assessments, outcome reports and treatment in accordance with National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidance, Maudsley guidelines, WHO recommendations and other professional bodies
We improve,
innovate and respond to technological and medical advances and client feedback
We champion
the neurodiverse community through training, support and increased awareness. By delivering bespoke psychoeducation and support to patients, carers, employers, local communities and the NHS
We collaborate
with patients, families, commissioners and clinical teams to constantly evolve and improve. Patients are at the heart of our service
We celebrate
diversity and promote equality in line with the Equality Act 2010 for patients, staff and everyone else
We are an ethical service,
always acting with integrity and honesty
Skylight Psychiatry was set up by two professionals with a common goal to improve the lives of the neurodiverse population.
Dedicated to providing the right support for the neurodiverse population and through their own professional and personal experiences, identifying the ongoing imbalance between those waiting for formal assessments/treatment and the current support offered by stretched NHS services during a global pandemic, who do their best to provide this support.
The additional waiting times cause prolonged suffering for patients and this is one of the main reasons why Skylight Psychiatry was formed.
From Darkness to Skylight
An Ode to Enlighten our Hearts, Brighten our Minds and Illuminate Our Community
By Dr Ebrahim A. Seedat
A Shudder of Light, a Mix of Blue,
The Name of Skylight, Bold and True.
We are the Hope above the Rain,
A Brighter Faith to ease the Strain.
With an honest beam, our Foundation’s Core,
An Ethical Path for the Peace we Restore.
Every story, Unique, will be heard,
Listening attentively to every word.
Together, We celebrate every hue and tone,
Finding a Sanctuary where no one’s alone.
So let the path Home be Bright
Illumined by our Steadfast Might.
Facing a New Dawn, and in that Sight,
Take us by the Hand, O Embracing Skylight!
This poem reflects the values and ethos that underpin our work at Skylight Psychiatry.
Accessibility
The company focusses on being accessible for all, allowing patients to have consultations in their home environments where for most it would be less stressful than being seen within a clinical environment, and to offer face-to-face for those who in turn struggle with remote consultations.
Eco-friendly service
Our staff are also able to work from their homes for remote assessments, thus reducing the carbon footprint and allowing staff to have a better work-life balance.
Skylight Psychiatry is committed to providing an eco-friendly service as we are working towards being entirely paperless and carbon neutral in the near future. You can view our Environment Policy here.
Increasing awareness
Skylight Psychiatry has resources to make a meaningful impact in increasing awareness of neurodevelopmental disorders through training to employers, carers/family members, healthcare professionals and the general public. Through awareness, we strive to ensure that people with neurodevelopmental disorders are treated fairly with reasonable adjustments in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and to break the stigma often unfortunately attached to these disorders.
12 reasons to choose us
We are CQC-regulated. Although we have not yet had an inspection, in order for us to be registered, we have demonstrated evidence of meeting the criteria for Safe, Reliable, Effective, Well-Led and Responsive services and we will continue to be regulated by the CQC.
We are easily accessible through your phones, laptops or tablets from the comforts of your own homes.
We have clear and effective systems in place through our policies.
Keeping your data safe is paramount to us. We meet the NHS standards and advances in technology for data protection and security.
We have a variety of hard-to-find clinical experts who are all skilled and experienced in neurodevelopmental disorders, comprehensively vetted in accordance with our robust recruitment policies.
We have considerable capacity for out of hours assessments during evenings and weekends to suit your needs.
We book appointments according to your availability and you can choose a clinician.
In exceptional circumstances where remote assessments are not possible or according to patient preference, we may provide face-to-face reviews.
Autism and ADHD diagnostic assessments are confirmed through multidisciplinary team input and using diagnostic tools in accordance with NICE guidance.
We can offer treatment for other mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety and many more through evidence based practices and provide treatment for people with existing diagnosis of a neurodevelopmental disorder.
Our Specialist Assessments are carried out by members of the multidisciplinary team. This includes Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, and Speech and Language Therapists.
Appreciating that our service is for people with neurodevelopmental disorders, we welcome involvement from our users in the strategic planning of our service and in providing insights for our blog.
Who we are
Meet our Team
CQC Registration
Working with NHS
Delivering Autism diagnostic assessments
Delivering Adult ADHD diagnostic assessments
Accredited with Insurers
Registrations & Accreditations
Flexible Payment Options
Safeguarding
It is our professional duty as a service and for the individual clinician that we safeguard our clients, identify and escalate any concerns we have as per our safeguarding adults and children policy. All of our staff receive specific training around safeguarding and we notify the appropriate authorities in the event that we have any concerns.
See our safeguarding adults and children policy.
Whistleblowing
We provide all of our professionals with the means to an accessible whistleblowing service in the event that there are any concerns raised within our service. Our duty as professionals to protect our patients and prevent harm goes above and beyond all else and there are effective and direct means to raise any concerns.
See our whistleblowing policy.
Equality, Diversity and Human Rights
Skylight Psychiatry is committed to creating a culture in which equality and diversity are promoted actively and unlawful discrimination is not tolerated. Skylight Psychiatry recognises that the experiences and needs of every individual are unique and strives to respect and value the diversity of its patients and staff members.
Patients of Skylight Psychiatry have a right to be treated fairly. They will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Patients can expect to be treated for with dignity and respect.
Skylight Psychiatry’s staff members can expect to work in an environment where diversity is valued, and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff have a right to be treated fairly in recruitment and career progression.
See our equality, diversity and human rights policy and procedures.